Campus as a Stage After Work: Live action role-playing game Hortus Obscurus

Come and spend an atmospheric evenings on campuses! The Campus as a Stage After Work events aim to bring the University of Oulu campuses to life even after working and studying days. The program includes music, theater and good company. After Work events are generally held on the last Wednesday of every month (with a few exceptions). We welcome students and staff as well as all other residents and visitors from the Oulu area looking for cultural experiences. Depending on the organizer, the events are open or have a ticket fee.

Event information

Time

Sat 07.02.2026

Venue location

Oulun yliopiston Kasvitieteellinen puutarha/Tiedepuutarha, Kaitoväylä 5

Location

Other

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This time, at the Campus as a Stage After Work event, participants get to immerse themselves in entirely new characters and worlds through live action role-playing.


Hortus Obscurus is a live action role-playing game that draws its themes from Lovecraftian mythos and cosmic horror. The game offers intrigue and secrets, echoes of history, and a generous dose of occultism for about 40 participants. The game will be held in English at the University of Oulu's botanical garden.


The game is organized by Studio Korppikela ry. More detailed information about the game's content, schedule, registration for the game, and other practical matters will be updated on this page later.

In 2026, the University of Oulu will organize a year-long Campus as a Stage event series, the purpose of which is to showcase the broad cultural expertise of our university community and bring culture to the everyday life of our campuses and to a wider audience. The series includes culture lunches, culture lectures, After Work events, various exhibitions and community art works, and art tours of the university's art collections.

Last updated: 21.8.2025